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Defrosting
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food. Never use metal tools for this operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year) proceed as follows:
-turn the thermostat (E) dial to the «OFF» position (0) or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
-Remove any food from inside the freezer and fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool,dry place.
-Leave the door open
-Sweep off the melting water with a cloth or sponge in direction of sides of the cooling plates.The melting water swept down gathers in the outlet channel practically formed in the bottom of the appliance and can be removed according to figure.
-Put an adequately high bowl or dish under the outlet.
-Clean and dry thoroughly.
-Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position.
-The bowl in figure is not a piece of accessories to the appliance!
-After letting the appliance run for at least two hours in fast freeze mode, replace the previously removed food into the compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Attention!
In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and